[crabbie]

Years ago when we lived in north Jersey, my husband frequently flew to LA aboard an Israeli airline that had its own termiinal at JFK. We were always struck at the intense security back then in that they had their own armed guards standing right there at the front door.

[baltodog]

I have a relative who did contract work for the TSA...he quit because of the ineptitude.

Remember the blackout last summer?....He was in the baggage area at Detroit Metropolitan when the lights went out. He had his tool case with him. He was being escorted by a TSA guy.

He asked the TSA guy what the procedures were when there was a blackout.

TSA guy didn't know.

My relative then took out his big mag-lite, shined it towards the ceiling, and told everyone to be calm.

He then ordered all blondes between the ages of 25 and 40 to make thier way towards the flashlight....